10 Bold Predictions For The Upcoming MLB Season
Before the baseball season gets underway next weekend here are 10 bold predictions about the upcoming season.
Before the baseball season gets underway next weekend here are 10 bold predictions about the upcoming season.
For a player with parts of three Major Leagues seasons on his resume, it's still relatively unknown what kind of big league player Avisail Garcia will be.
Felger and Mazz interpreted Victorino's comments as a clear-cut calling for the Red Sox to trade Mookie Betts for Cole Hamels.
Very few 21-year-old athletes have been on more of a rollercoaster in the past year than Royals pitcher Brandon Finnegan. He became the first player to pitch in the College World Series and MLB World Series in the same year.
Drafted in the first round of the 2011 Draft eighth overall as a 17-year-old, Lindor has rapidly risen through the Tribe's Minor League system and he appears to be on the cusp of the Major Leagues at just 21 years old … though his Indians' debut won't come right away.
The Mets were hoping they had acquired their catcher of the future when they traded for d'Arnaud in 2013. After a slow start to his Mets career he broke out late last season and looks poised for a big year this season.
Major League Baseball has a problem on its hands, and the Red Sox are one team working to fix it.
SS Jose Iglesias had a breakout year in 2013, but it's been a tough road for the promising young shortstop. A healthy return could be huge for Iglesias and the Tigers in 2015.
While Gattis' questionable catcher skills were a big reason he was jettisoned, the presence of prospect Christian Bethancourt was another, and the timing was right to give the 23-year-old the chance in 2015.
Normally, a player entering his sixth full season in the bigs has too much experience for a list like this, but digging deeper, Drew Storen fits here. The Nationals on paper are stacked, with established studs in their rotation from top to bottom and starters set at each position on the field.
A trade is more likely to come midseason, if at all, but the Phillies can feel confident that when the time comes, Ken Giles is waiting in the wings.
Sometimes it's best not to mess with a good thing, and Aaron Sanchez in the back end of the Blue Jays' bullpen near the end of the 2014 season was a very good thing.
"He spent the whole winter in Arizona for the most part, doing specific things that the Red Sox wanted him to do -- getting stronger, getting first-step quickness -- and it shows up on the field."
With a rotation spot likely, Eovaldi will have every chance to become a stud in New York.
Forget this minor tinkering stuff -- MLB needs some changes that the casual fan might actually notice. Changes like these.
Schoop has been with the organization since he was 17 years old and taken time to develop. He's a natural in the field, but never showed much at the plate aside from some slightly above average power for the position and just a bit of speed.
The treatment of Curt Schilling as some sort of modern-day pioneer of social media justice has gone a bit too far.
Most baseball fans likely know Steven Souza from the unbelievable, no-hitter-saving catch he made in the final game of the regular season for the Nationals last year.
The Red Sox are exploring another Phillies pitcher, which could be a more attractive option for Boston.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports & CBS Sports Radio that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Aside from elite prospects, it's not often that a player with only 10 games of MLB experience comes into Spring Training with an almost guaranteed spot in the starting lineup.
CBS Boston's Tony Massarotti examines the competitive balance (or lack thereof) rules in Major League Baseball in the wake of the Yoan Moncada signing.
My bottom line for the 2015 season: John Farrell should have had to earn this contract extension.
If there's one universal complaint about the sport of baseball, it's that the game takes too long. Major League Baseball, apparently, is listening.
"I have to prove that I'm healthy. I don't have to prove anything else in regards to the game of baseball."
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche remembers Luis Tiant, a Red Sox legend on the mound and incredible person in the community.
The attorneys general of 13 states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
The new Bruins season gets underway Tuesday night against a familiar foe, as Boston will take on the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.
Boston Red Sox legend Luis Tiant, whose Major League Baseball career spanned 19 years, has died at 83 years old.
The Draconid meteor shower peaks tonight. Here's when and where you should look for a chance to see meteors.
Boston Red Sox legend Luis Tiant, whose Major League Baseball career spanned 19 years, has died at 83 years old.
The attorneys general of 13 states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
The Draconid meteor shower peaks tonight. Here's when and where you should look.
Coldplay is making a return to Gillette Stadium, the band announced on Tuesday.
The man who snagged the prize was able to target a 20-30-mile radius very quickly.
How your arm is positioned when you get your blood pressure checked can make a big difference in the reading, a new study says.
Many kids missed out on swimming lessons during the pandemic, a new study has found.
There are modifiable risk factors that women can address to reduce their chances of getting breast cancer.
New research shows that how you brew your coffee might have an impact on your weight.
Fewer kindergarten children are getting their routine vaccines nationally and the number has also dropped here in Massachusetts.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Valuable land in Concord, Massachusetts was stolen from a couple. Now a home is being built there against their wishes.
Enrique Delgado-Garcia died after he was injured during a boxing exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy.
Tim Walz and JD Vance kept things mostly civil during the Vice Presidential Debate Tuesday, until the Ohio senator was pressed on the GOP ticket's debunked denials of the 2020 election outcome.
For a campaign season that has been one of the nastiest in memory, the vice presidential debate was remarkably civil, writes Jon Keller.
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and her Republican challenger John Deaton will debate October 15 at WBZ-TV. Moderator Jon Keller wants your questions.
Researcher Diane Hessan is looking at voter reactions to the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
New polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris has opened up a big lead over former President Donald Trump with a key voting group -- women.
Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro made Newsweek's list of the best apple picking spots in the United States.
Toy and game maker Hasbro is looking at moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to downtown Boston, according to a new report.
Nearly 900 hotel workers at four Boston hotels went on strike Sunday morning.
The Market Basket owner is thanking employees with surprise bonuses, 10 years after unprecedented protests and walkouts.
Dunkin's fall menu includes a $6 meal deal and a coffee milk beverage inspired by the state of Rhode Island.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche remembers Luis Tiant, a Red Sox legend on the mound and incredible person in the community.
The new Bruins season gets underway Tuesday night against a familiar foe, as Boston will take on the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.
Boston Red Sox legend Luis Tiant, whose Major League Baseball career spanned 19 years, has died at 83 years old.
Bill Belichick delivered a real zinger at the expense of Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night.
While the Patriots appear to be toying with a change at quarterback to spark their offense, they will not be moving on from Alex Van Pelt as the team's offensive play-caller.
A treasure hunt that spanned much of the northeast before being narrowed to Massachusetts has turned up gold.
The giant flying Joro spider was nowhere to be found in Boston on Thursday.
A Joro spider has made it to Massachusetts. The giant, venomous arachnid was spotted in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Southern yellowjackets, considered a more aggressive species, have been observed in Massachusetts.
A case deciding who gets to keep the ring when an engagement breaks down is being argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.